Indian Cricketers To Undergo Dope Test; Fans Shocked: Govt. Replies

This news came as a shock to not just Indian cricketers but fans across the country after the Sports Ministry told the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCC) that "you have no option" other than to abide by the code.

So, Indian cricketers will now be tested by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA).

As per NDTV reports, soon after orders were passed, BCCI agreed to abide with rules by ending years of defiance because they always stated that anti-doping agency had no jurisdiction to conduct dopes tests on Indian cricketers.

Meanwhile, Sports Secretary Radheshyam Jhulaniya, who met BCCI CEO Rahul Johri in New Delhi on Friday, said the board has given in writing that it would adhere to the anti-doping policy of NADA.

While speaking to PTI, Jhulaniya said "all cricketers will now be tested by NADA. The BCCI raised three issues before us about the quality of the dope testing kits, competence of pathologists and sample collection."

"We assured them that whatever facilities they want, we will provide but there will be some charge for it. BCCI is no different from others," he added.